For a more intimate stay head to Villa Miločer where you'll find old treasures happily rubbing shoulders with modern finds, while leather armchairs, silk furnishings, parquet floors and roaring fires create a timelessly elegant feel. Each of the six suites sport bathrooms with deep, free-standing tubs that invite you to soak your cares away.

Time spent lounging on the resort's pink sandy beaches or dining at the cliff-top restaurant overlooking the Bay of Budvar is a must. But be warned, once you've discovered this chic, evocative hotel, you'll find it's almost impossible to leave.